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Box One Christmas I got a box of six clocks Shock sent my heart all flippity-flops Now I am watching time Going out of my mind To find some sleep I keep counting tick-tocks. Though I'm always grateful for a gift box I asked my friend, why a box of six clocks She said so I'd have time To write poems that rhyme And still have time to scoff a box of chocs. A poetry addict I admit it With chocolate I'm over the limit But a gift of six clocks Just does not tick my box Not for a day an hour or a minute. *+*+* 27th April 2023 Writing Challenge - Words with 'X' - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France Word choice - Box no. 5

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/5/2023 1:02:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Belle :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/4/2023 8:23:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading it again. Have a great/blessed day...............

Constance La France

Date: 5/4/2023 6:17:00 AM

Belle, thank you for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/3/2023 9:21:00 PM

Hi Belle, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/3/2023 11:22:00 PM

Thank you Alexis, appreciated… Belle

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris

Date: 5/3/2023 9:11:00 PM

Congratulations on your top win in the Contest ...Belle. A poetry addict I admit it. So funny ...I like that too. Well said.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/3/2023 11:21:00 PM

Thank you kindly Alfonso, I’m pleased you found this humorous, very grateful for your comments… Belle

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/3/2023 6:21:00 PM

A wonderfully penned poem, Belle. Congrats on your podium win.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/3/2023 7:23:00 PM

Thank you Sotto, appreciated very much… Belle

Ann Peck

Date: 5/3/2023 4:21:00 PM

Oh, this is so good, Belle! I love it! Congratulations!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/3/2023 7:22:00 PM

That’s so nice of you Anne. Bless you, Belle

Jan Allison

Date: 4/30/2023 1:25:00 PM

ha ha ha this is an absolute gem Belle, always love your witty writes:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/30/2023 1:41:00 PM

Thank you Jan it’s great to see you back, we’ve missed your witty writes. Hugs Belle :) xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/29/2023 8:10:00 PM

While I am not a Tik-Tok jock, I just counted 6 clocks in my house! ~ Cuckoo Bird

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/30/2023 1:39:00 PM

I have a clock in every room, I remember us having a cuckoo clock when I was young, mom loved it and us kids wrecked it… Belle

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/29/2023 2:26:00 PM

Since retiring I barely look at the damn thing, I haven't time (groan) Hope you're both well Belle. Tom

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/29/2023 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Tom, time goes by so fast it’s unbelievable. We’re doing well though Alan’s still not walking unaided. Hope you and yours are well. Belle

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/28/2023 1:53:00 PM

Hi Belle, I enjoyed your string of limericks. I chose box too. I found these lims clever and funny. I'll take six boxes of chocs. Keep the clocks. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day and weekend;-) Alexis

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/28/2023 1:58:00 PM

Alexis you made me laugh -I’m prepared to go halves, three clocks and three boxes of chocs each, then we’d both have time for our treats. Have a lovely weekend ~ Belle

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/28/2023 10:52:00 AM

as if you actually wasnt aware of the time, right? Probably excellent fodder for a yard sale. Thanks for the smile, Belle. Have a wonderful weekend:)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/28/2023 12:32:00 PM

I’m aware that times flies when writing poetry, but six clocks is unnecessary. It’s all written in fun even though it’s ridiculous. Thank you Daniel, have a grand weekend too… Belle

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/28/2023 1:19:00 AM

These are wonderful, Belle:) funny:)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/28/2023 1:33:00 AM

Thank you Joanna, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read… Belle :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/28/2023 1:05:00 AM

Loved this. Make sure the clocks all have the proper time.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/28/2023 1:31:00 AM

Victor I will, one thing for sure is I’ll never run out of time. Thank you, Belle

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/27/2023 4:19:00 PM

what a cute way to do the box theme!! Great job, Belle

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/27/2023 5:01:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, from where this came from I’ve no idea… Belle

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/27/2023 2:48:00 PM

A creative/fun write. Good Luck. Have a great day...........

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/27/2023 3:45:00 PM

Thank you Paula, have a lovely day yourself… Belle

Lin Lane

Date: 4/27/2023 1:07:00 PM

Six clocks! Ha, Belle. Sell them all but one and buy yourself some chocolates! Well written limmies.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/27/2023 1:26:00 PM

What a good idea Lin, five clocks to sell and lots of chocolate heaven as well. Thank you, Belle :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/27/2023 12:14:00 PM

Belle! This is extremely clever-))) Great intertwining of limericks, you genius! Had to Fav, Pangie.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/27/2023 1:00:00 PM

Thank you for your encouraging reply Pangie and the fave too, so very appreciative I am, bless you… Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/27/2023 10:02:00 AM

- Listening to tick-tocks and tick-tocks doesn't make me sleepy, Belle ... glad I didn't get a clock in a box :) - An entertaining poem ... best wishes in the contest :) - X, was the hardest challenge :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/27/2023 10:56:00 AM

I guess tick-tocks would rock the peace and put a stop to some sleep. Thanks for reading and sending best wishes Anne-Lise. Hugs Belle :)